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Impact

Easterseals Iowa directly serves over 3,000 Iowans every year with our life-changing services, but our impact doesn't end there. Our mission has a positive effect on the families, friends, and communities of those we serve.

We provide a wide variety of innovative services including:

Job Readiness Programs
Brain Health Programming
Support for individuals in rural communities
Independent living services
Children’s services including childcare, camp & respite services

How Our Organization Works

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Easterseals Iowa serves all of Iowa's 99 counties.
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Easterseals Iowa directly serves 3,000 individuals each year.
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In 2026, Easterseals Iowa will celebrate our 100 year anniversary of serving Iowans.

Daxton and the Assistive Technology Center

Daxton was outgrowing his specialized stroller and wheelchair a year before insurance would cover a new one.
Marvin's Rural Solutions Independence

Tenacious and driven, literally nothing will stop this Iowa farmer.
Camper Jacob

Jacob of Ridgeway, Iowa, in Winneskiek County travels more than three hours each year to get to Easterseals Iowa Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines.
Friends, Family and Fun: A Respite Weekend

Bobbi Jo’s husband had recently passed away and she found that some extra help and support was needed. Her daughter Allison started attending respite weekends at Camp Sunnyside shortly thereafter.
Mike and Trish

Mike and Trish learn from other experts around them to do things differently.
Kaleb's Return to Farming

Kaleb lost his right leg during a combine accident. His first word's after the accident was "Am I going to be able to farm"?
Ryan, My Dream Came True

Tenacious and driven, literally nothing will stop this Iowa farmer.
Adam's Rural Solutions Lifestyle

Tenacious and driven, literally nothing will stop this Iowa farmer.

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Get answers to your frequently asked questions about Easterseals Iowa and our services.

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Easterseals Iowa has been supporting individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, to live independent lives for nearly 100 years.